Thanks to Jessica George, the students who come through Louisiana Tech's College of Business have a reliable guide to help them discover and act on their passions, motives, and career goals. In this episode, Jessica discusses the fulfillment she finds in her role and how it's helped to build relationships between employers and Louisiana Tech graduates. She talks about the highs and lows of students preparing for their life after college, and she even gives details about her appearance on the TV show Shark Tank.

College of Business: https://business.latech.edu/

Website: https://1894.latech.edu/beyond/

Email: [email protected]

Shyandrea Glass goes by "Shy," and she's anything but. The Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Success Services is a leader to the Bulldogs and Lady Techsters as they pursue their education while balancing their commitment to their sports. She explains her "why," and she talks about the importance of supporting student-athletes and providing resources to ensure their success. She also discusses the upcoming new Academic Center that will help her and her staff serve their students.

LA Tech Sports: https://latechsports.com/

Student-Athlete Academic Success: https://latechsports.com/sports/2018/7/20/academics-academic-center-html.aspx

Website: https://1894.latech.edu/beyond/

Email: [email protected]

Fresh off of Spring 2023 Student Government Association election season, new SGA President Connor Smith and Vice President Walker Pearson spend this episode talking about their involvement on campus, their roles in SGA, their passion for Louisiana Tech University, and what they hope to accomplish in their time serving the student body as leaders.

Louisiana Tech SGA: https://orgs.latech.edu/sga/site/

Website: https://1894.latech.edu/beyond/

Email: [email protected]

Matthew "Monty" Montgomery claims he "almost jokingly" ended up as the Department Chair for Louisiana Tech's Department of Professional Aviation. In this episode, he tells that story, talks about what makes the aviation program special, and discusses the partnerships with airlines like United and Southwest that will ensure successful careers for aviation students.

Louisiana Tech's Department of Professional Aviation: https://liberalarts.latech.edu/professional-aviation/

Website: https://1894.latech.edu/beyond/

Email: [email protected]

It was almost accidental that Dr. Jane Jacob found her calling in the field of psychology. In this episode, she recounts her days growing up in India and the Middle East before a move to the U.S. and talks about the educational path that led her to a doctorate degree and a role as a professor here at Tech. She touches on her recent transition to Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Education and discusses the programs and practices that make the College of Education at Louisiana Tech special.

Louisiana Tech College of Education: https://education.latech.edu/

Website: https://1894.latech.edu/beyond/

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Pasquale DePaola is currently the Director of Louisiana Tech's School of Design, but the Italian expat has a rich history, including extended time as a professional basketball scout in his home country and beyond. In this episode, DePaola talks about growing up in Italy and his jump to the U.S., the parallels between finding design faculty and scouting the best team players in basketball, and his architectural influences and passion for teaching.

School of Design: http://design.latech.edu/

Website: https://1894.latech.edu/beyond/

Email: [email protected]